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GLOBAL-9 (47971)
COSPAR: 2021-023G | Alt Name: Global-9
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 22, 2021
Launch Site
RLLB
Launch Pad
LC1A
Launch Vehicle
Electron
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47971
International Designator
2021-023G
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:32:37 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
44.98°
Right Ascension
159.37°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
66.34°
Period
93.07 min
Mean Motion
15.47 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GLOBAL-9
Alternative Name
Global-9
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
BSKG
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 47971U 21023G 26184.39765814 .00020500 00000-0 40045-3 0 9993
2 47971 44.9793 159.3728 0002770 66.3383 293.7798 15.47184044297456
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The GLOBAL-9 satellite, also known as Global-9, was launched by BSKG on March 22, 2021, from Launch Complex 1A at Rocket Lab Launch Complex (RLLB) using an Electron launch vehicle. The spacecraft is part of the BlackSky Global constellation and is used for Earth Observation purposes. It has a SCOUT bus configuration, measures approximately 1 meter in length with a diameter of 0.5 meters and a span of 1 meter, and has a dry mass of 50 kilograms and a launch mass of 55 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with the SpaceView-24 imager for imaging purposes and uses solar cells along with batteries for power generation. The spacecraft's operational lifetime is expected to be three years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
0.5
Span
1
Dry Mass
50
Launch Mass
55
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
BlackSky Global 9 (BS7)
Purpose
Earth Observation
Mission
Earth Observation
Manufacturer
LEOSTL
Life Expectancy
3 years
Bus
BSky
Configuration
SCOUT bus
Motor
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Equipment
SpaceView-24 imager
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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